Lonesome Dove Ranch was named the 2023 Purebred Gelbvieh Breeder of the Year at Canadian Western Agribition on Nov. 23. Canadian Cattlemen field editor Melissa Jeffers-Bezan caught up with the winners, Tara and Ross Davidson of Ponteix, Sask., to talk about how it feels to be selected by their fellow seedstock producers and why they […] Read more
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Psychological safety gains attention
Farm owners and operators should pay attention to the latest news in psychological health and safety because one day they may be responsible for it when it comes to their employees. That’s according to one presenter at the recent Canadian Agricultural Safety Association digital conference. “Here in British Columbia, they are beginning to write the […] Read more
Man. living lab takes new direction
The Manitoba Association of Watersheds is hammering out specifics for the next five years of Living Labs work. On Nov. 15, Agriculture Canada announced Living Labs Manitoba. It’s the successor to Living Labs Eastern Prairies, established as part of a multimillion-dollar commitment from the federal government in 2019. The idea was to provide common ground […] Read more
New Holland combine boosts productivity, maintains size, weight
New design moves drivelines away from the side of the combine and increases the width of the rotors and feeder channel
HANNOVER, Germany — New Holland’s new CR11 combine moves more bushels than any previous New Holland combine but takes up the same space on the road, thanks to some award-winning engineering. The CR11 increases productivity for the New Holland line, coming in at 775 horsepower and featuring two 24-inch rotors, a grain tank capacity of […] Read more
VIDEO: Massey Ferguson launches new 9S tractor series
UPDATE: This story was updated with the addition of a video at 1125 CST – December 5, 2023 HANNOVER, Germany — Massey Ferguson has launched its long-awaited 9S tractor, bringing the latest design to a high-horsepower offering from the company. The 9S tractors replace the 8700 S line for the company and bring increased power […] Read more
Bobcat L95 – More horsepower and lift capacity
Skid steer loaders and their tracked equivalents have become common in many farm fleets. Although they offer versatility for material handling, they do have a few design drawbacks. For one thing, operator visibility is restricted on the sides and especially to the rear, which can make avoiding obstacles difficult. Their low ground clearance can lead […] Read more
Many factors can affect milk frothing problem
The length of lactation, frequency of milking, pre-chilling and filter replacement all contribute to higher free fatty acids
A frothy problem identified by Starbucks baristas in British Columbia does not have a simple solution. Elevated levels of free fatty acids (FFA) in milk can result in cheese coagulation issues and milk with poor taste, shorter shelf life and a lack of frothing ability, which is the big concern for coffee chains. The theory […] Read more
Farm show helps spread Canadian cattle genetics
Edmonton’s Farmfair and its inbound buyer program turns two international operations into boosters of Canadian cattle
Farmfair International has changed how two international beef producers grow cattle. It all comes down to Canadian genetics. Colette Masterson of South Africa and her husband, Andrew, first visited Farmfair five years ago. Related stories on this issue: Farmfair anticipates robust cattle shows In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers What’s […] Read more
Ergot does not affect bull soundness
Researchers fed bulls feed with different levels of mycotoxin infection to see if it affected their reproductive ability
The reproductive soundness of bulls is not affected when they eat feed contaminated by ergot. Vanessa Cowan conducted a recent study that reached those conclusions at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She said they conducted the study after producers expressed concern that ergot in feed was affecting bull fertility and there was little research […] Read more
Ottawa takes stance on right-to-repair
The federal government is siding with Canadian farmers on the right-to-repair debate. A statement from the federal government calls for an adjustment to the Competition Act that would prevent manufacturers from refusing to provide the means of device and product repair in an “anti-competitive manner.” That would presumably include certain software and modules on farm […] Read more
